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DPS Skis?

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VailValleySkier
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I've been seeing more and more of these skis here at Vail and here on NS. What exactly is all the hype around this brand for? Did they come up with something revolutionary or are they just another ski brand with expensive backcountry skis?
Apr 19 2017 11:16AM
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MiredFlunks
Posts: 25 - Karma: 30
I'm also intrigued about this. These things are damn expensive
Apr 19 2017 12:19PM
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patagonialuke
Posts: 1626 - Karma: 8,673
I'd give this podcast a listen, Stephan Drake (the founder) goes over a lot of the company history.

But in general, they are a pretty cool company. Stephan was one of the first, if not the first to make a rockered ski. They were also the first to use pre-preg carbon fiber skis, and I'd say they continue to be one of the most experienced companies when it comes to using carbon in skis. Apparently their new Alchemist construction is pretty sweet. Very expensive though, as carbon is hard to work with and they make most of their skis in the US
Apr 19 2017 1:27PM
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patagonialuke
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Forgot the link:
http://blistergearreview.com/featured/ep-38-dps-skis-founder-stephan-drake
Apr 19 2017 1:29PM
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Bassin
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They've been around for awhile. Make some great skis but they are very pricey.
Apr 19 2017 2:12PM
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